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1939
April 30th, the World's Fair opens in New York.
July 12th, the Baseball Hall of Fame is established.
September 1st, Hitler's army invades Poland, marking the start of World War II.
In May, Batman premieres in Detective Comics #27.
It's hard to believe that Batman has lived this long. Why is it people love Batman? Many fans will say it's because he's human and without superpowers, he's more realistic and relatable. But there are several reasons why the Dark Knight has risen to such fame. This site takes you through time, reflecting on the many comic books, movies, toys, and other media that have had the Batman name.
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| The Shadow and the Knight: One Fan's Dedication |
 In  1973 DC Comics was publishing the adventures of both The Shadow and Batman. Although the two did cross paths in the main Batman title, one fan by the name of Randy Saitta clearly always wished there had been more.
Renowned Batman mega-fan Chris Sims highlights Saitta's quest to recreate a 'What Could Have Been' title he calls "The Shadow and the Knight" commissioning cover works from big name comic artists of the time for his imaginary book. Some of these covers are downright amazing looking and you can't help but marvel at their Bronze-age coolness.
Complete with an authentic 1973 DC Comics logo and Comics Code stamp, these covers certainly go above and beyond your traditional headshot commission.
For a look at all 14 of the covers Saitta has had commissioned so far from the likes of Dick Giordano, Kevin Nowlan, Michael Wm. Kaluta and Walt Simonson, check out his gallery. |
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| Detective Comics wins GLAAD Award |
This  past weekend, Detective Comics (written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by JH Williams III) won the award for 'Outstanding Comic Book' at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards.
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
The winning TEC run centers around Batwoman (aka Kate Kane), an openly homosexual woman who is inspired by Batman to take up the mantle of the Bat and fight crime and corruption in Gotham City. The series beat out other contenders such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Madame Xanadu, Secret Six and X-Factor.
Congratulations to the entire team! |
cdemink on March 17 2010 13:27:34
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| Follow Jason Todd's Journey in 'Red Hood: Lost Days' |
Jason  Todd's return in the pages of Batman always seems to spark a highly contentious debate between Bat-fans. But up until now, no one knew the whole story.
What happened between the time when Jason was dipped in the Lazarus Pit and his bloody return to the streets of Gotham? How did this former Boy Wonder turn into the tortured madman we all know today?
This June, writer Judd Winick hopes to explore this in Red Hood: The Lost Days. The comic's release will coincide with the release of the highly anticipated animated movie Under the Red Hood (also written by Winick).
Winick, best known as the man who brought Todd back to the land of the living in the first place no doubt hopes to flesh out the character whose return was largely maligned by comic book fans.
Click 'READ MORE' for a quote from Winick courtesy of The Source as well as a look at the series' first cover.
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cdemink on March 17 2010 13:07:35
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| Batman Beyond Returns in June! |
This  June is going to be a very happy months for Terry McGinnis fans.
We already knew that former head-honcho Paul Levitz would be scripting a Beyond themed annual for Superman/Batman but the folks have been pretty mum concerning the rumored mini-series that's been in the works.
Well this morning the silence was broken and The Source finally revealed that former The Batman-writer Adam Beechen would be stepping in to script the six issue mini which also begins in June.
Beechen says that the mini centers around a major threat that could spell the end of the partnership between the elderly Bruce Wayne and his successor Terry - perhaps even costing them their lives in the process!
For a quote from Beechen as well as a closer look at the cover for issue one, click 'READ MORE' |
cdemink on March 17 2010 12:50:07
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| Christian Bale, the Man of Steel? |
  Source: MTV Splash News
It’s the eighth day of production as Christian Bale pulls on the spandex. His character is a beacon of liberty and justice, striking out at evildoers and keeping the streets safe from super villains. But his nickname isn’t the Dark Knight…it’s the Man of Steel.
In 2003, before Bryan Singer’s “Superman Returns” and Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins,” director Wolfgang Petersen was set to direct “Batman vs. Superman,” a big-budget outing that set two of DC Comics’ biggest superheroes against each other. Now for the first time, MTV News can reveal that one of those on the shortlist for Krypton’s favorite son was none other than Christian Bale.
In an exclusive interview, Petersen – director of such blockbuster fare as “Air Force One,” “Outbreak,” “The Perfect Storm” and “The Neverending Story” – told us that Bale was among the two actors he met with for the role of Superman, with Josh Harnett being the second candidate. And according to the helmer, the film nearly happened.
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Chris on March 15 2010 19:20:06
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| Help Wanted... |
 From  time to time I will post in the forums, asking those who might be interested in helping with the site to please email me. This time I'm posting in the news so I might attract more people.
BatmanYTB is the largest Batman fansite on the net. We are the largest because we care about all aspects of Batman, not just the recent, or the campy. However being the largest as it's draw backs. We need people that have the dedication to help make it the largest. So, I'm turning to you, the fans, asking you if you may be intrested in helping BatmanYTB.
The areas we need your help in is Animated & Character Profiles. If you are interested in helping, please let me know by emailing me at beyond@batmanytb.com. Any questions just ask!
Thanks for reading, and thanks for making BatmanYTB what it is today! |
Chris on March 13 2010 19:10:11
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| Preview: Batman #697 |
For months  now Black Mask has reigned over Gotham from his headquarters deep below Devil's Square. But now Batman and the entire Network are laying siege on the Mask's tiny corner of Gotham and it appears as though the mysterious crimelord is about to be unmasked in Batman #697!
How do I know this? Well the cover says so!
For a five-page preview, (courtesy of The Source) click HERE.
Update: Writer/Artist Tony Daniel just posted a gorgeous wallpaper of the two-page spread featured in the preview. The entire Bat-Family makes an appearance (well, except Azrael). Click 'READ MORE' to view it!
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cdemink on March 12 2010 18:19:43
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| Behold! The cover for Batman #700! |
June  2010 will definitely be a month of celebration at the DC Comics offices. Aside from their ongoing 75th anniversary, June will also mark the shipment of not only Batman #700 but Superman #700 and Wonder Woman #600! Quite momentous, no?
Well, to kick off the anticipation, The Source just posted the cover for Batman #700 from the multi-talented David Finch. Finch, a recently signed DC Exclusive artist, had a few words to say as well.
For Finch's quote and a look at the cover (as well as the pencil version) click 'READ MORE' |
cdemink on March 12 2010 17:44:28
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| CONFIRMED Batman 3 Update: What Villain WON'T be in the Next Installment? |
 Rumors  are a dime a dozen and a cursory glance at the internet in the past year or so can prove it. Gossip (both supposedly 'confirmed' and otherwise) has flown left and right from far-flung (Eddie Murphy as the Riddler) to disappointingly realistic (Nolan stepping down).
But this morning the LA Times interviewed Nolan regarding his now confirmed role in the upcoming Superman franchise as well as the third Batman movie.
While he refused to comment on any specific villains he did let one slip, “It won’t be," he said, "Mr. Freeze.”
Unfortunately this will also be Nolan's final Bat-film but Nolan is sounding very optimistic. “I’m very excited about the end of the film, the conclusion, and what we’ve done with the characters,” Nolan said.“My brother has come up with some pretty exciting stuff. Unlike the comics, these thing don’t go on forever in film and viewing it as a story with an end is useful. Viewing it as an ending, that sets you very much on the right track about the appropriate conclusion and the essence of what tale we’re telling. And it hearkens back to that priority of trying to find the reality in these fantastic stories. That’s what we do.”
For the full LA Times article (and more interesting tidbits on the Superman franchise) click here.
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cdemink on March 10 2010 12:52:10
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| BYTB Celebrates 20th Anniversary of The Dark Knight Collection |
Can  you believe it? It's been twenty years since Kenner/Tonka's Dark Knight Collection hit toy shelves. Although preceded by a Toy Biz Batman line, the memorable DKC upped quality and paved the way for numerous Batman action figure standards including variant figures and a Batcave design that would be implemented for over a decade. The likenesses of Michael Keaton & Jack Nicholson shined through bold, dark figures with intricate accessories and impressive vehicles. TDKC kicked off the longest and most well known tenure of Batman figure history, the Kennera/Hasbro era, which would see the production of over 200 figures.
But TDKC wasn’t limited to figures; it also included roleplaying toys and Tonka vehicle sets. Even the Batman: Return of the Joker NES game circa 1991 bared the DKC seal.
Click here for our DKC thread discussion with lots of photos. |
Caleson on March 07 2010 16:14:57
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| Penguin Joins the Birds of Prey?! |
We all  knew that the Birds were returning to Gotham this spring alongside some mysterious new team-members but nobody thought Penguin would be one of them!
Okay, so maybe Oswald Cobblepot isn't actually joining the Oracle's ranks. But while delivering the news that fan-favorite Gail Simone was stepping down from writing Wonder Woman, The Source also posted the cover for Birds of Prey #2 (Gail's new series). And boy does it look like something's going on there! That mob doesn't look too happy to see any of 'em!
Click 'READ MORE' for a closer look at the new cover!
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cdemink on March 05 2010 18:16:53
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| Lots of New Details on the Return of Bruce Wayne! |
Even though Bruce Wayne is alive and kicking in this week's flashbacks in Greg Rucka's Detective Comics #862 and Sam Kieth's untold yarn in Batman: Confidential #42 (Click for five-page previews of each) - the rest of the comic world has been waiting with bated breath for new information on when exactly Bruce Wayne will be returning to comics full-time.
Well, this May the wait is over when Grant Morrison's Return of Bruce Wayne hits shelves. But in case you can't wait until then - check out a five page preview for next week's Batman & Robin #10 whose cover touts "The Return of Bruce Wayne Begins Here!" So it's definitely not to be missed!
Also, remember awhile back when we showed you the inked Return of Bruce Wayne covers? Well today The Source posted the fully-colored version for you to gawk at. Plus an interview from IGN with Morrison as well as the cover artist Andy Kubert.
Don't worry, we've got both the linked covers AND a full-run down of the interview's most juiciest tidbits when you click 'READ MORE'
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cdemink on March 05 2010 16:28:03
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| Review: Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths |
 When Justice League:  Crisis On Two Earths was first announced, fans had hoped that it would be a continuation from the two previous Justice League television series. Though initially conceived by writer Dwayne McDuffie as a bridge between Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, the final product was tweaked so as to make it a standalone feature.
Now I have to admit, I wasn't sure if I was really going to like this once I heard that it wasn't related to the Justice League Series. Some have wondered whether similar artistic designs are meant to imply that perhaps this film is tied to the cannon established in Wonder Woman or Green Lantern: First Flight but even that is never explicitly stated and is best left up to the viewer's own interpretation.
Read the rest of the review by clicking READ MORE! |
Chris on March 03 2010 18:07:01
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| Review: Scooby Doo: Abracadabra-Doo |
At times  we'll review non-Batman related products, and Scooby Doo: Abracadabra-Doo is one of those that we were more than pleased to review. Now I've always been a fan of Scooby-Doo going back to the originals when I was a kid. This latest direct to video movie is one of the better efforts.
It's a great story. The Scooby gang comes to the aid of Velma's sister at her magic school, with a bit of a Harry Potter vibe. They are being terrorized by a giant Griffin which is one of the better monsters they have faced for some time. There is lot of good action and creepy locations in the manner of the best Scooby-Doo. There are some good humorous moments too, without stooping to the ridiculous sight gags and role playing bits from the earlier shows. Except for musical interludes, this movie plays the mystery pretty straight.
Read The Rest Of The Review By Clicking READ MORE! |
Chris on March 02 2010 16:20:26
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| Detective Comics #27 Sells For Over 1 Million, Beating Superman! |
Yahoo! News  is reporting that the 71 year old issue of Detective Comics #27 (featuring the first appearance of Batman) just sold for a record breaking $1,075,500 beating last Monday's sale of Superman's first appearance (in 1938's Action Comics #1) by a whopping 75k!
Click 'READ MORE' for the full article courtesy of Yahoo! News |
Chris on February 26 2010 07:12:40
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| Writer Steve Niles Infuses Horror Into the Super Hero Realm with First-Ever Animated Take on "The Spectre" |
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Renowned  horror/comics writer Steve Niles adds his special touch of terror to the first-ever animated version of The Spectre, the initial entry in the DC Showcase series of animated shorts. The Spectre is being distributed February 23 by Warner Home Video as part of the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Blu-ray/DVD.
From the creative forces behind the DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies, DC Showcase puts the spotlight on favorite characters from throughout the annals of DC Comics in fascinating, short-form tales sure to entertain longtime and new fans alike.
The Spectre focuses on a detective story with an ethereal twist, featuring the otherworldly character originally introduced by DC Comics in 1940. The voice cast is led by Gary Cole (Entourage) as the title character and Alyssa Milano (Charmed) as Aimee Brenner.
Niles is one of the comtemporary writers responsible for bringing horror comics back to prominence. Named by Fangoria magazine as one of it’s 13 rising talents who promise to keep us terrified for the next 25 years, Niles is currently working for seemingly all of the top American comic publishers. His current ongoing series is “Simon Dark” for DC Comics with artist Scott Hampton, and “Batman: Gotham After Midnight” with artist Kelley Jones.
Click 'READ MORE' for the full interview |
Chris on February 25 2010 18:11:59
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| Emmy winner James Woods voices Owlman for Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths |
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Nobody  captures villainy quite like James Woods. The two-time Emmy Award winning actor steals his every scene as the voice of Owlman in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, an all-new DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie now available from Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation.
In Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, a “good” Lex Luthor arrives from an alternate universe to recruit the Justice League to help save his Earth from the Crime Syndicate, a gang of villainous characters with virtually identical super powers to the Justice League. What ensues is the ultimate battle of good versus evil in a war that threatens both planets and, through a diabolical plan launched by Owlman, puts the balance of all existence in peril.
Click READ MORE for the full interview, more pictures and a new video! |
Chris on February 25 2010 17:44:36
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| WB Buys Majority Stake in Rocksteady Games |
 In a  move heralded by some as a continuing sign of increased synergy between DC Entertainment divisions, Warner Bros announced today that they had purchased 68.4% of Rocksteady Games based just north of London in Highgate.
Rocksteady are of course the developers behind the wildly successful Batman: Arkham Asylum game (and its future sequel). They now join Midway Games and Snowblind Studios in Warner's portfolio of game developers that has been expanding steadily since their first series of investments and acquisitions in 2005.
So its safe to say that WB are VERY happy with Arkham's performance and we can probably look forward to more games even beyond Arkham 2 in the future.
If you're totally into financial articles, you can check out the Financial Times article.
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cdemink on February 23 2010 20:29:55
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| Pics and Updates on the Batman Adult 'Parody' |
 Relatively  high-profile adult film "Batman: XXX" is still under way as new "I-Can't-Believe-They-Haven't-Been-Sued-Yet" pics surfaced on the net recently.
Super-hack and apparent pornstar Twitter-stalker Rich Johnson relayed a series of pictures from the film's star Lexi Belle's Twitter showing what appear to be the film's costumes.
Johnson reports that "producer Axel Braun spent $20,000 on the costumes and used the people who designed the originals from the Batman TV show" making this the most authentic Batman Fan-Film ever.
Click 'READ MORE' for the totally SFW run-down. |
cdemink on February 23 2010 19:35:38
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| Gina Torres puts a sexy spin on evil as Superwoman in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths |
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Gina  Torres mixes equal parts evil, sexy and powerful of conjure the hypnotic voice of Superwoman in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, an all-new DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie arriving TODAY, February 23, 2010 from Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation.
In Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, a “good” Lex Luthor arrives from an alternate universe to recruit the Justice League to help save his Earth from the Crime Syndicate, a gang of villainous characters with virtually identical super powers to the Justice League. What ensues is the ultimate battle of good versus evil in a war that threatens both planets and puts the balance of all existence in peril. Torres plays Superwoman, the evil doppelganger to Wonder Woman and one of the leaders of the powerful Crime Syndicate.
Torres had an unanticipated assist in bringing about the powerful, yet sultry voice of Superwoman, coming into the booth in the final days of a bad flu that slightly lowered her vocal range and added a smoky sexiness to the outstanding performance. Even more impressive is her perfect match with the voice of Owlman, James Woods – considering the two actors recorded on opposite coasts, weeks apart, and have never met each other.
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Chris on February 23 2010 19:18:21
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